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I'm so stressed and worried about this WGT.

I can't even enjoy the joy of getting past the first round of screening for the first time, as I barely have 2 days to complete the test. And all of th efforts for a successful application means nothing if I can't get past this test.

I hope I can make it out of the woods!
Not something related to VS/TC, but the consulting firms tests are scarier than the law firms tests...

After having an exposure to that, I'm kinda accepting that law firm tests are more inclusive and adaptive. Consulting firms offer unreasonable timings for longer questions!

And it's welcoming to see firms adapting bespoke tests
Heya! I was just wondering if you had heard anything from Bird & Bird? I think we did our VIs around the same time:)
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Hello!

No I haven’t. Fingers crossed for the both of us!
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How did the VI go? What were the questions like?
Hi! I hope you are doing well?

Would you be able to please provide insights to how many questions are asked.

Additionally, whether the questions revolve about the motivations for a career at the firm and questions where I can showcase my strengths?

Thank you so much - I really appreciate it!
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I haven’t done it yet! I was wondering the same thing
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Hi!

I hope you are well.

I have an AC with burges salmon next week for their TC and I was wondering if you had any advice for it :)

It is my first AC and I am so so nervous, any advice or insight you could give would be really helpful.

Thanks!
Hi!

I hope you are well.

I have an AC with burges salmon next week for their TC and I was wondering if you had any advice for it :)

It is my first AC and I am so so nervous, any advice or insight you could give would be really helpful.

Thanks!
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